SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Question 3. (2 points ) [ PUSH-PULL Strategies | When considering PUSH and PULL systems, how many statements are correct concerning PUSH & PULL systems? 0 1 2 3 4 Statement A. A PUSH system is dependent on forecasted demand whereas a PULL system is dependent on actual or realized demand. Statement B. A PUSH system is not dependent on system status whereas a PULL system is dependent on system status. Statement C. A PUSH system has a focus on reducing cost due to large inventories whereas a PULL system has a focus on high service levels. Statement D. A PUSH system is often indicated for complex supply chain systems whereas a PULL system is often more indicated in simple supply chain systems. Question 4. (2 points ) [PUSH-PULL Strategies ] When integrating PUSH and PULL design strategies throughout the supply chain, how many statements are correct concerning the supply chain strategy based on the relationships of demand uncertainty, lead time, and economies of scale? 0 1 2 3 4 Statement A. For high demand uncertainty, short lead times, and low importance on economies of scale, the classic strategy is a PULL system. Statement B. For low demand uncertainty, long lead times, and high importance on economies of scale, the classic strategy is a PULL system. Statement C. For high demand uncertainty, long lead times, and high importance on economies of scale, the classic strategy is inventory positioning. Statement D. For low demand uncertainty, short lead times, and low importance on economies of scale, the classic strategy is continuous replenishment